With cold weather being more prevalent in Oklahoma, you may want to start having a fire inside to keep you cozy and warm. Without routine maintenance on your chimney and flue, you could run the risk of a fire hazard. The residue that is left on the inside of your chimney and flue is called creosote, which is the tar-like, flaky black coating. Creosote is highly combustible, meaning it can ignite very easily. Having a clean fireplace and flue can prevent these types of fire hazards.
Below are some tips to prevent a fire hazard in your chimney:
- Make sure damper is open all the way
- Schedule an annual inspection with Restoration 1 of Tulsa
- Use safe fire starters
- Build small fires
- Use seasoned wood, if possible
- Make sure damper is open all the way
- Schedule an annual inspection with Restoration 1 of Tulsa
- Use safe fire starters
- Build small fires
- Use seasoned wood, if possible
- Be sure your smoke detectors are placed on each floor, outside each bedroom, and wherever else they should be placed, as recommended by experts.
- Check your carbon monoxide detectors regularly, to be sure they are in good working condition.
- Keep an operational fire extinguisher in a room near where the fireplace is.
- Keep flammable objects at least three feet away from the fireplace.
- Use a fireplace screen to protect your home from embers and burning logs that may fall and could roll into the room.
If you are concerned about your fireplace and flue, please give Restoration 1 of Tulsa a call at 918-844-4900! We are open 24/7, 365 days and will immediately respond to you and your loved ones.
